03/27 What's Cookin' Today
FOOD EXPERT CECI CARMICHAEL - GETTING READY FOR EASTER
Fresh Ideas From Food Expert Ceci Carmichael.Thinking of throwing an Easter bash or spring celebration this year? Maybe it’s time to freshen up your entertainment ideas in order to throw a fabulous affair! Food and lifestyle expert Ceci Carmichael has creative tips to help get your home ready for the season. From preparing the feast to decorating Easter Eggs, even what treats to include in the bunny baskets, she'll tell you how to whip up a winning celebration the whole family will enjoy. Quick tips on how to reduce stress while planning a great party Fresh and delicious meal ideas Easter Egg decorating techniques that are festive and fun The best treats for your Easter Baskets Ceci Carmichael offers quick cooking ideas on Good Food Fast with Family Circle. She’s also hosted several television shows including Simplify Your Life on the Fine Living Network and Family Circle and Calling All Cooks on the Food Network. As a certified chef who trained at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, she specializes in finding quick and easy ways to cook up delicious meals the whole family can enjoy. One of her habits includes barbecuing in winter, preferably, in a foot of snow. She cites Lucille Ball and Julia Child as her childhood heroes. Her other interests include horseback riding, skiing, marathon running, scuba diving, Tennis and Kayaking. She lives outside of New York City with her husband and 2 children. This interview is produced for Hormel Foods and Amana.
LARRY VAN AALST - SOMMELIER (RETIRED) "EQUUS RESTAURANT" FOUNTAIN GROVE INN
CHARLIE PALMER'S "PIGS & PINOT"
Larry Van Aalst is the Sommelier at the beautiful Equus Restaurant and hosts the "What's Cookin on Wine: The Sonoma Wine Report" live from our studios at the Fountain Grove Inn. He attended Charlie Palmer's annual "Pigs & Pinot" event over the weekend and brings us up to date on festivities.
JUDI & SHARI ZUCKER "THE DOUBLE ENERGY DIET"
Authors - Santa Barbara - My twin sister, Shari Zucker, and I have four best selling published books on health and nutrition. Our latest book, "The Double Energy Diet" , gives current, helpful and healthful information on how to live a more vitalized life naturally, and the book includes over 70 sugar free, plant based, easy to make recipes. We are passionate about inspiring other's to lead an energized life and we encourage everyone to view our web site at http://www.doubleenergytwins.com, and check out The Double Energy Diet. At our web site, you can view current features, bio, doctor endorsements, book signing and lecture dates, and receive a free recipe of the month.
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